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The Arcade Police Department is reportedly being investigated by the Georgia State Patrol on allegations that it is a speed trap. A spokesman for the Georgia State Patrol confirmed Wednesday that the investigation was under way, but would not give any details on the complaint that was filed. The Arcade Police Department has been investigated ...
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RESULTS FROM recent Superior Court proceedings in Jackson County include the following: •Martin K. Wheeler, possession of methamphetamine and expired tag, $1,000 fine, four years probation and waive fourth amendment rights. •Kelly June Gilleland, possession of methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, two ...
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Former Nicholson council member, Carol L. (Faye) Seagraves, has filed an ethics complaint against a City of Nicholson council member. In her letter to the ethics board dated January 8, 2011, Seagraves said, “I come before you today to right an injustice. I tried to handle this through regular council meetings, but was told that an Ethics ...
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The Jefferson Board of Education is looking at the possibility of expanding some of its athletic facilities, including an expansion of its field house and other major renovations at Memorial Stadium. During a facilities report at last week’s board meeting, the BOE discussed the need to expand the field house, a move that was postponed a few ...
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Jefferson leaders continue to meet behind closed doors to discuss land acquisition. The city council met in closed session Monday night for 30 minutes to discuss property-related issues. No action was taken after the closed session. Two weeks ago, the council met in closed session for 45 minutes to discuss land acquisition.

BJC Medical Center will celebrate its 50-year anniversary Wednesday, March 30, and announce its new name. Restoration Healthcare sent out invitations this week to “celebrate its first year of ownership as well as the 50th anniversary of BJC Medical Center’s service to the community.” The event takes place from 4:30 to 6:30, with a “name ...

A MAN was walking his two dogs on a leash on Fair Field Drive when a dog that was not on a leash attacked his pets. The man injured his knee when he was trying to separate the dogs, according to the incident report filed at the Jefferson Police Department. One of the man’s dogs had to be taken immediately to the vet because of injuries it ...

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. will close its Braselton distribution center — ending the company’s 25-year presence in Jackson County. The California-based company announced Friday that the Braselton facility — located in the Park 85 at Braselton development on Braselton Parkway — will close, along another plant in ...
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AN ARCADE woman was injured when a limb fell from a tree that her husband was trimming, according to a report filed at the Arcade Police Department. The man said he was cutting a large limb from over the driveway and his wife was steadying the ladder for him when the limb fell and struck her in the back. For other public safety news, see the ...

The refinancing of bonds sold to build the new jail is expected to save Jackson County $13.6 million in interest through 2037. Some $20.3 million of general obligation bonds were voter-authorized in November 2010 to refinance a portion of the county’s Series 2007A Bonds issued through the City of Jefferson Public Building Authority to build ...